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What to do with a lot of Peppers? 28+ Ideas


Wondering what to do with a lot of peppers?

What to do with a lot of Peppers? 28 Ideas

This list above and below includes our favorite ways to use your pepper harvest from our latest Seed Catalog, which is packed with recipes and growing tips.

Too Many Peppers?

If you find yourself with an abundance of peppers, there are several effective strategies for making use of them immediately or preserving them for enjoyment throughout the winter months.

Learn how to make many of these ideas below with our Chile Recipes »

Right now: 

  1. Grill them
  2. Roasted Peppers
  3. Raw with Dip
  4. Stir Fries
  5. Fajitas
  6. Ratatouille
  7. Chili
  8. Green Chile
  9. Stuffed Peppers
  10. Pizza topping
  11. Egg Dishes
  12. Pasta Sauce (try our Spaghetti Verde recipe)
  13. Salsas
  14. Spicy cocktail garnish
  15. Donate to your local food pantry or neighbors!

Preserve them for later:

  1. Dehydrated Peppers
  2. Powders and Seasonings
  3. Pickled Peppers
  4. Fermented Peppers
  5. Infused Chili Oils and Spirits
  6. Freeze for Later
  7. Relish
  8. Pepper Mustard
  9. Pepper Jam
  10. Cowboy Candy
  11. Pepper Puree
  12. Pepper Flakes
  13. Smoke Dry
  14. Make ristras & decorations

Find all of our Chile Recipes »

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